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ESSENCE Festival 2026 Celebrity Star Sightings
After taking over New Orleans and bringing together some of the biggest names in Black Hollywood, ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 has come to an end. Over the weekend, panels hosted by icons from politics, entertainment and culture were packed with audiences ready to listen and enjoy themselves. If you want to know who exactly was walking around ESSENCE Festival, we've got you. Here are the celebs we spotted.
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The Top Fashion Moments at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 took place in New Orleans from July 3-5, with Black icons across entertainment, business, and politics delivering inspiring talks and performances. Attendees showcased incredible fashion throughout the weekend. Teyana Taylor wore purple in a baggy jumpsuit and matching festival hat. Cardi B performed in a leather-and-fishnet bodysuit with metal rings and wild yellow hair. Patti LaBelle took the stage in a silky bright yellow suit with a train. Kandi Burruss gave business chic in yellow capris, light blue blazer, and matching scarf. Cynthia Bailey stunned in a full beige lace suit with matching heels.
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ESSENCE Fest 2026 Night Concert Lineup Unveiled
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is preparing for its return to New Orleans with a newly revealed Evening Concert Series lineup that continues its tradition of blending generations of Black music on one stage.
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TV Shows and Movies to Rewatch Years Later
Some stories never lose their audience appeal, even years later, because every replay feels like watching it for the first time. Whether its the nostalgic romantic comedy of Boomerang or the journey of self-growth and relationships in Insecure, these fan favorites still have plenty to offer. From familiar characters to storylines that hit differently with age, these picks deserve another rewatch for old times sake.
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A$AP Rocky on Just Smile Magazine October 2026
A$AP Rocky for Just Smile Magazine. Story by True Laurels. Styling by Henson. Editor-in-Chief: Studio Kevin Hunter. Art Director: Anthony Bones. Design Director: Alber Laurenti V. Hair: Tasha World of Styles. Grooming: Mirna Jose. Nails: Nail Glam. E
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Russell Brand Accuser: Injuries After Alleged Assault
Russell Brand's rape trial heard emotional testimony from a woman who claims the comedian sexually assaulted her at his London home. She alleged that Brand initiated anal sex without her permission, despite her only consenting to vaginal sex.
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Naomi Ackie on The Knockturnal Cover
Naomi Ackie for The Knockturnal. Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams. Stylist: Jason Rembert. Styling Assistant: WW Ilt. Styling Assistant: MR JLA.
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Yella Beezy Convicted of Hiring Hitman Murder Plot
Yella Beezy is going to prison for the rest of his life. The Dallas rapper has been convicted of hiring a hitman to murder fellow rapper Mo3 in a brazen shooting on a busy Texas highway. A Dallas jury found Beezy guilty of capital murder Wednesday, exactly six years after Mo3 was gunned down on Interstate 35 in November 2020. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.